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Haytorite
A variety of Quartz
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About Haytorite
Formula:
SiO2
Name:
From the Haytor Mine, where they were found.
Although the original specimens from Haytor Mine were pseudomorphs of quartz after datolite, the name has been frequently used in Cornwall also for quartz pseudomorphs after a veriety of other minerals, including calcite dolomite and siderite (see e.g. Collins, 1892).
Originally described from Haytor Mine, Ilsington, Ilsington & Ashburton Area, Dartmoor & Teign Valley District, Devon, England, UK.
Originally described from Haytor Mine, Ilsington, Ilsington & Ashburton Area, Dartmoor & Teign Valley District, Devon, England, UK.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6751 (as Haytorite)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6751:1 (as Haytorite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Pronunciation of Haytorite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Haytorite
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Haytorite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Haytorite
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References for Haytorite
Localities for Haytorite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
UK | |
| Hall (1868) +1 other reference |
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Haytor Mine, Ilsington, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK